December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Men with early balding showed higher levels of certain genes linked to hair loss and possibly prostate cancer.
December 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Finasteride affects the male rat brain by reducing certain protein activation, but these effects may reverse after stopping the drug.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Seeing trauma causes fear in mice by lowering their natural fear-reducing hormones.
January 2022 in “Food Science and Technology” The herbal mixture could potentially improve hair loss.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
Older women's scalp cells show changes that could contribute to hair thinning.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and its active metabolites play a key role in various diseases, and the development of 5α-reductase inhibitors can help treat these conditions.
July 1993 in “Inpharma Weekly” Dicentrine reduced heart disease risk factors in rats, T-588 protected mice brains without side effects, Provir blocked herpes virus and lessened mouse symptoms, and LY191704 could treat hair loss and prostate issues.
17 citations,
June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
7 citations,
September 2019 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Linagliptin may cause hair loss and skin blisters.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical glycopyrrolate lotion helped reduce excessive sweating from eating in a diabetic man.
92 citations,
October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism.
October 2022 in “Miscellaneous” A rare, non-cancerous ovarian tumor was successfully treated with surgery, improving the patient's symptoms.
The document concludes that Syndromes of Severe Insulin Resistance are rare disorders with limited treatment options.
131 citations,
August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
20 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Advanced Research” High-dose vitamin A and E with zinc improved blood sugar control and insulin function in diabetics, but may cause hair loss.
20 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of skin cancer” Most people with basal cell carcinoma on their head or neck were 60-70 years old, and it often came back even after being fully removed, especially in certain areas and types.
14 citations,
August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
Hair loss can occur after treating diabetic ketoacidosis, especially with rapid weight loss and high soft drink intake.
The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
17 citations,
December 2015 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
1 citations,
August 2022 in “Biomedicines” Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.
4 citations,
February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Myotonic Dystrophy may age cells faster, and drugs that target aging could be potential treatments.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “Problemy èndokrinologii” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may also help fight cancer, but more research is needed to understand how.
October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.
December 2021 in “Journal of oncology research reviews & reports” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and mental health problems.
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Ezh2 controls skin development by balancing signals for dermal and epidermal growth.